4.1

Question 1

how do vaccines work

Answer 1

it contains a weakened or dead version of the virus and the body creates antybodys to fight it off

Question 2

how can a baby get natural immunity

Answer 2

through the placenta

through breast feeding

Question 3

when do baby’s receive immunity during pregnancy

Answer 3

in the last 3 months

Question 4

why is one reason that it’s more dangerous for premature baby’s

Answer 4

because the are born before the can get all the natural immunity

Question 5

what are 3 good reasons the nhs say to get vaccines

Answer 5

they are quick safe and effective
once a child has it it can successfully fight off the virus
if the child is not vaccinated they are more likely to become verry ill from the virus

Question 6

what are reasons children can’t get vaccines

Answer 6

they are too young
they can’t for medical reasons
they can’t get to the clinics
it dosent work (rare)

Question 7

when is the youngest babies have there vaccines

Answer 7

8 weeks

Question 8

where are common places for the vaccine to be given

Answer 8

thigh
by mouth
upper arm

Question 9

what immunisations does the mother need before pregnancy

Answer 9

whooping cough
flu
hepatitis
rubella

Question 10

what are the different types of vaccines+examples

Answer 10

live-eg rubella
conjugate-eg hepatitis
toxiods-eg tetanus
inactivated-eg hepatitis